Hernando Cortés's conquest of the Aztecs in 1518 was made possible largely due to

A. Spanish alliances with enemies of the Aztecs.
B. the Spanish co-opting the Aztec religion.
C. political divisions within the Aztec leadership.
D. the negotiating skills of the Spanish conquistadores.
E. the exposure of the Aztecs to smallpox.


Answer: E

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